Prix Jeunesse Pittsburgh

WQED is delighted to partner with Prix Jeunesse (French for Youth Prize) and local organizations like The Fred Rogers Center and the Toonseum to offer once-in-a-lifetime learning experiences for professionals and families alike. Our workshops are a wonderful opportunity to view award-winning children's television from around the world, and learn about different cultures and social issues.

The Prix Jeunesse “Suitcase” is a free screening and discussion series, built around outstanding and innovative programs from the international children's television festival. David Kleeman, President of the American Center for Children and Media, curates each showcase for its specific age group to provide a unique experience in support of arts and education.

For Professionals

October 12, 2012 at WQED Multimedia

Presented and Moderated by David Kleeman, Prix Jeunesse Foundation International Advisory Board and President, American Center for Children and Media

Faculty and Students in Early Childhood Education, Communication, Film, Fine Arts, Digital and New Media, Edutainment, and Related Fields; Media Creators; Early Childhood Educators; Philanthropic and Other Community Leaders

10:00am – 12:30pm: “The Life Inside”

Often, television is used to support emotional literacy in young children – to help them explore friendships and relationships, and understand their feelings. What are the essential elements of quality in such programming, and how might they differ across countries or regions?

2:00 – 4:30pm: “The World Outside”

High-quality programming can expand young children's vision and understanding of all that's around them. How is television's role as a “window to the world” used by producers and broadcasters across cultures?